PERFORMANCE ANALYSIS OF PV MODULES IN POLLUTED AREAS

• Main Author: Wismoyo, Nendi
• Format: Theses
• Language: Indonesia
• Online Access: https://digilib.itb.ac.id/gdl/view/87614
• Institution: Institut Teknologi Bandung

The application of Photovoltaic (PV) modules offers numerous benefits in supporting the transition to renewable energy. Despite having many advantages, PV modules have certain drawbacks, one of which is the pollutants that can affect the output performance of PV modules. This research was conducted in the Baturaja area, South Sumatra, near a cement factory, which poses the potential for cement particle pollutants to settle on the surface of PV modules. This study analyzes the performance and efficiency of three PV modules, whereas similar studies typically use only two PV modules under two different conditions. The three PV modules were analyzed under three different conditions: a clean PV module, a PV module left exposed to dust contamination, and a PV module with a dust deposition of 40 grams. These three PV modules were compared under the same irradiance conditions and time. The study also used two different lamp loads, 7 watts and 50 watts. Data collection was conducted eight times over a period of 94 days, from 09:00 to 16:00 WIB. The results show that dust deposition affects the output performance and efficiency of PV modules. The conditions of the open-circuit voltage (Voc) and short-circuit current (Isc), which were lower, had a greater impact on the PV module's output performance compared to the pollutants deposited on the module surface. Additionally, weather conditions and irradiance also have a significant impact on PV output performance, although rainy weather can reduce dust deposition on the PV modules.